What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at MVP Health Care?
Over 35 years strong and fueled by 1,700 smart, passionate employees across New York state and Vermont, MVP is full of opportunities to grow. We are a nationally recognized, award-winning leader for a reason. The beating heart of our company is a wide range of employees from a diverse set of backgrounds—tech people, numbers people, even people people—working together to make health insurance better. If you are ready to join a thriving, mission-driven company where you can create your own opportunities and make a positive difference—it’s time to make a healthy career move to MVP!
There are some positions at MVP where your work may require an onsite or community component. When working in an MVP office and/or in the community on behalf of MVP, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and have received the first booster dose within one month of eligibility.
To provide MVP members and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. The Social Worker will telephonically assess, identify needs, coordinate, educate, case manage and/or coach members. Services include providing member education and counseling, making necessary referrals to social services programs and coordinating necessary services for MVP members across all product lines.. Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and organizations to provide contracted and alternative services to meet the needs of the member when appropriate. Refers members and/or families to community resources to assist in recovery from physical or long-term illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, or education. Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings with multiple providers. Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical and psychosocialneeds. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Follows case management cases to successful completion using appropriate documentation. Supports long term services for Medicaid line of business . Works collaboratively with acute case management to improve patient outcomes and overcome barriers to care. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
Masters Degree in Social Work and current New York State LMSW or LCSW licensure with 1-2 years Case Management or health care related experience is required.
Required Skills:
MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurer caring for more than 700,000 members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of our members and the communities we serve, MVP makes health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. We are powered by the ideas and energy of more than 1,700 diverse, employees from all backgrounds, committed to having a positive impact on the health and wellness of everyone we serve. MVP Health Care is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis, e.g., Pay Transparency (PDF), and the Know your Rights protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@mvphealthcare.com
Please apply and learn more – including how you may become a proud member of our team.
There are some positions at MVP where your work may require an onsite or community component. When working in an MVP office and/or in the community on behalf of MVP, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and have received the first booster dose within one month of eligibility.
To provide MVP members and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. The Social Worker will telephonically assess, identify needs, coordinate, educate, case manage and/or coach members. Services include providing member education and counseling, making necessary referrals to social services programs and coordinating necessary services for MVP members across all product lines.. Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and organizations to provide contracted and alternative services to meet the needs of the member when appropriate. Refers members and/or families to community resources to assist in recovery from physical or long-term illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, or education. Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings with multiple providers. Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical and psychosocialneeds. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Follows case management cases to successful completion using appropriate documentation. Supports long term services for Medicaid line of business . Works collaboratively with acute case management to improve patient outcomes and overcome barriers to care. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
Masters Degree in Social Work and current New York State LMSW or LCSW licensure with 1-2 years Case Management or health care related experience is required.
Required Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of WordWindows based applications, internet, and typing
- Demonstrated clinical experience and knowledge of population health management, case management, disease management, and member centric interventions
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- A “team” player able to work well in an energetic, dynamic and deadline oriented environment.
- Ability to exercise discretion, adhere to HIPAA guidelines in handling confidential member information
- Must be able to solve problems while exhibiting clinical judgment and realistic understanding of the current environment.
- Must be able to independently make decisions regarding psychosocial issues, resource utilization, and quality of care. .
- Must demonstrate understanding of clinical and psychosocial issues that may alter treatment or care plan and be able to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with emotionally charged situations
- Knowledge of member centric, motivational interviewing strategies, and strength based models a plus
MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurer caring for more than 700,000 members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of our members and the communities we serve, MVP makes health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. We are powered by the ideas and energy of more than 1,700 diverse, employees from all backgrounds, committed to having a positive impact on the health and wellness of everyone we serve. MVP Health Care is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis, e.g., Pay Transparency (PDF), and the Know your Rights protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@mvphealthcare.com
Please apply and learn more – including how you may become a proud member of our team.
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